Cucumbers: Health Facts + 20 Recipes Cucumbers are abundantly available during their peak season, which is generally May to August. And thereās nothing quite like the flavor of locally grown, vine-ripened, refreshing produce such as cucumbers in the summer! If you donāt have a fruit and veggie garden at home, no worries. Visit the farmerās Read More!
Cucumbers Pickles Refrigerator Pickles! What to do with all of those Garden Cucs! Great on sandwiches, salads, or eaten straight as a side dish! Ingredients: 8 large, fresh cucumbers 2 Tbsps. green bell pepper diced very small 3 tsp coarse kosher, or pickling salt Large sprig of fresh dill 1/2 Tbsp. celery seed 1/2 cup Read More!
Natural Energy Boosters: 15 Snackable Recipes to Fuel Your Day With work, kids, a partner, and social events, your energy is probably drained by the end of the week. Youāre being pulled in a million different directions, so it may seem like you donāt have any extra time to relax and recharge. But itās super Read More!
Healthier Homemade Gatorade Let’s face it: Everyone loves sports drinks like Gatorade. But have you ever stopped to read the ingredient label? I wanted to find a way to give an electrolyte boost we sometimes need throughout the hot summer months and/or during intense sports/workouts without all the artificial stuff. So, I got to work Read More!
20 of CFC’s Best Yogurt Recipes Yogurt is a great snack, but did you know it also offers an incredible amount of health benefits? It may seem like an easy and quick food to give your kids after school or for you to eat for breakfast, but everyone really should be eating yogurt at least Read More!
All About Chickpeas: 10 Recipes to Try Today! Chickpeas are a pretty popular legume, especially because theyāre the main ingredient in hummus, a creamy but healthy veggie dip often seen on charcuterie boards and platters. But on their own, chickpeas can be enjoyed in a variety of ways; whether you roast and eat them as Read More!
Refreshing Miso Smashed Cucumber Salad This Asian-inspired cucumber salad is the perfect side dish or snack to enjoy anytime you can get your hands on fresh cucumbers! Crisp fresh cucumbers, crunchy-nutty peanuts, the savory umami taste of miso paste, sweet raw honey, and tangy fresh lime all create something really special – considering how simple Read More!
Super Flavorful Shrimp Power Bowls Wake-up your taste buds and nourish your body with our Super Flavorful Shrimp Power Bowls! š¤š„ Have you ever eaten a meal that satiates your pallet in every single way: textures, colors, immense flavors, aromatics – that you feel entirely fulfilled and satisfied, and it just checks all the boxes Read More!
La Scala Chicken Salad Our rendition of the “La Scala Chicken Salad” is a recipe that loosely mimics the famous chicken salad served at La Scala, a renowned Italian restaurant in Beverly Hills, California. La Scala’s chicken salad has been a signature dish since the 1950s and is beloved by celebrities and foodies alike. The Read More!
Tangy Tzatziki Chicken Salad A refreshing and protein-packed salad that’s incredibly easy to make! This salad combines the creamy tang of Greek yogurt with the crunch of cucumbers and the brightness of fresh lemon. Chopped cooked chicken adds protein and is a great way to use up leftovers, making this dish perfect for a light Read More!